David R. Dillehay
ABSTRACT: The use of pyrotechnic compositions for the production of light has a long history. Most improvements were made mainly by trial and error with many misunderstandings about the cause and effect relationships from observations. Significant advancements in the mechanisms and theory of combustion have increased the understanding of many effects and led to improved illuminants both theoretically and practically. Radiative transfer theory explained most of the observed variations in illuminant functioning. Effects of spin, liner thickness and binders have been analyzed, and application of the results has been used to improve illuminant performance and solve production problems.
Keywords: illuminant, photoflash, efficiency, magnesium, sodium, nitrate, binder, radiative transfer
Ref: JPyro, Issue 19, 2004, pp53-60
(J19_53)
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